symbiotic
Americanadjective
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Etymology
Origin of symbiotic
Explanation
A symbiotic relationship benefits both parties. The two of you have a symbiotic relationship: she fixes your car and you style her hair. In biology, symbiotic refers to any diverse organisms that live together, but in this case, the relationship is not necessarily beneficial to both. Parasites, for example, have a symbiotic relationship with their hosts, but only the parasite benefits. If you contract a parasite, you might consider charging rent or throwing the bum out!
Vocabulary lists containing symbiotic
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Their secret to success lies within: Symbiotic bacteria live inside their gills and help them meet their nutritional needs, forming such a close relationship that these clams couldn't survive without their little companions.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2024
Symbiotic relationships always harm at least one of the species involved.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
Symbiotic bacteria help plants regulate growth hormones, fight off pathogens, minimize environmental stress and absorb critical nutrients such as nitrogen.
From Scientific American • Jun. 2, 2022
Gross proceeds from the deal, which values Symbiotic at a pro-forma enterprise value of $4.8 billion, are expected to be around $725 million.
From Reuters • Dec. 13, 2021
Symbiotic: species that live together in a state of symbiosis.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
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